Deion Sanders says many of the players suing the league for concussion-related issues are in it for the money and not because of possible head trauma sustained during their careers.

The NFL Network analyst and former player made his comments during a pre-game discussion on the issue.

"The game is a safe game, the equipment is better. I don't buy all these guys coming back with these concussions. I'm not buying all that," Sanders said. "Half these guys are trying to make money off the deal. That's real talk. That's really how it is. I wish they'd be honest and tell the truth because it's keeping kids away from our game."

More than 2,400 retired players are plaintiffs against the league alleging the NFL knew the potential health risks related to concussions and did not sufficiently educate players on the dangers or take proper steps to protect their safety.